"Oh, then, it is the natural perfume of your hair. Pardon me; I stood too close to you."
Olga removed her hat and cloak. She looked up and saw that Karl was regarding her intently.
"You seem to be studying my features," she said.
"I know them by heart, each one," he answered. "I am thinking of a pose. You know your husband wished a half length in evening gown."
"Yes; I should have preferred a full length in street costume."
"I agree with Herman. You must be quick; it is getting dark."
"What shall I do?"
"Your waist; you must take it off; you will find some shawls there from which to select one for your shoulders. I will go into the studio."
"Oh, Karl."
"Don't mind; I shall close the door. Oh, it is snowing terribly," he added as he moved toward the big studio.